Best Video Game LEGO Sets: 5 Great Builds for Any Game Lover

As much as I enjoyed LEGOs growing up, the hobby never felt quite “for me.” Sure, I had my share of Bionicles, and it was hard not to love a Star Wars build at the height of the prequel trilogy craze. But the joy of building and inhabiting my favorite worlds was always a distant dream. While my friends played savior in Gotham or explored the halls of Hogwarts, I longed for the land of Hyrule or rings of Halo.

For decades, video game LEGO sets were remarkably rare. I’m not sure why that was. Perhaps LEGO wanted to preserve its kid-friendly image at a time when gaming was getting a bad wrap, or maybe the company was too focused on making its own video games to care about its brick-and-mortar efforts. Whatever the rationale might have been in the ’90s and aughts, it’s clearly changed in recent years.

Last week, LEGO began shipping one of its most anticipated sets of the year: the LEGO Game Boy. The latest in an ever-growing line of Nintendo-sanctioned builds, the Game Boy follows up sets like the LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System, various Mario Kart tie-ins, and even a 2-in-1 version of The Legend of Zelda’s Great Deku Tree. Factor in competition from rival publishers — Sony, Microsoft, Epic, Sega, and Bandai Namco have all made a push into LEGO — and it’s clear these gaming sets are here to stay.

The 5 Best Video Game LEGO Sets for Your Collection

But which video game LEGO sets are worth your time and money? As much as I can appreciate a Minecraft or Fortnite set, I’ve gravitated toward more complex builds that either celebrate the inner workings of classic hardware or recreate an iconic scene or character you can’t help but want to display.

Here, in no particular order, are five must-buy video game LEGO sets that will delight even the oldest, most nostalgic gamer.

1. The LEGO Game Boy

We kick off this list with Nintendo’s latest LEGO release. At just over 400 pieces, the LEGO Game Boy is a breezy build, but one that packs staying power. A recreation of 1989’s hit handheld, which famously ditched the one-off experiences of the Game & Watch in favor of interchangeable cartridges (a la the 1979 Microvision), the LEGO Game Boy is a love letter to old-school Nintendo history.

Over the course of an hour, I transported myself back to the days of hovering over the dimly lit handheld (in my case, a purple Game Boy Color). The build starts with the recreation of a classic Game Boy title, Super Mario Land, followed by the hardware itself. Piece by piece, I assembled everything from the guts of the motherboard to the external panels and buttons. Each part of the LEGO Game Boy feels authentic, from the squishiness of the D-pad to the satisfying click of the on-off switch. Add in a nice display stand, a second game cart (Link’s Awakening), and a trio of Magic Motion-esque cards that recreate some classic scenes, and the LEGO Game Boy is an easy recommendation for the Nintendo masses.

MSRP: $59.99
Pieces: 421
Dimensions: 5.5 x 3.5 x 1.0 inches
Release date: October 1, 2025 (currently backordered)

2. Horizon Forbidden West: Tallneck

Long before LEGO Horizon Adventures, there was the LEGO Tallneck. Announced in February 2022 in conjunction with the release of Horizon Forbidden West, the Tallneck hit store shelves that May, allowing Aloy superfans to recreate an iconic scene from the Horizon franchise from the comfort of their home (without all those dangerous robot fights).

At about 1,200 pieces, this is a sizable build that will take you most of an afternoon. It’s a journey well worth the time, however, as you’ll slowly assemble everything from the appendages of this hulking, giraffe-like robot to the dilapidated structures and teeming foliage beneath its feet. Of course, a Horizon LEGO set wouldn’t be complete without an Aloy figure, and she’s here with her trusty bow and spear. There’s even a cute little Watcher to bring the whole scene together.

The Tallneck has sadly been “retired” from the LEGO website, but you can still pick it up at a reasonable price from third-party resellers. It’s a great build and even better display piece, perfect atop your entertainment setup.

MSRP: $79.99
Pieces: 1,222
Dimensions: 13.5 x 9.0 x 6.5 inches
Release date: May 1, 2022 (discontinued)

3. PAC-MAN Arcade

I didn’t grow up in the arcade, but I sure love me some classics. From Street Fighter II to Galaga, I long for the day when I can own a home — and basement — for the express purpose of buying and assembling a bunch of arcade cabinets. Unfortunately, I live in Massachusetts, where I’m more likely to win the Powerball than find an affordable home anytime soon.

In the meantime, the LEGO PAC-MAN Arcade will have to suffice. A massive build at 2,600+ pieces, the PAC-MAN Arcade harks back to the “good old days” — when games were communal, quarters were king, and high scores were always just out of reach. I speak of a world I never knew, thus the air quotes, but my love of PAC-MAN alone was enough for me to pick this one up a few years back.

In full disclosure, I haven’t actually assembled my PAC-MAN Arcade yet. At 12.5 x 10 x 7 inches, it’s a chunky build that my partner and I just don’t have space for in our crowded apartment (no house, remember), so I’ll have to go off public sentiment alone to make my case. Based on what I’ve read, it’s an impressive homage to the world of PAC-MAN, complete with pushable buttons, a light-up coin slot, and a crankable screen that shows the yellow gumball gobbling up every pellet in sight. It’s a pricey build, and one that relies a bit too much on stickers for the finer details, but if you’re a fan of ’80s gaming, this one’s hard to pass up.

MSRP: $269.99
Pieces: 2,651
Dimensions: 12.5 x 10.0 x 7.0 inches
Release date: June 4, 2023

4. Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi

Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi is the one video game LEGO set on this list I don’t currently own. It’s not because I don’t love the concept (an interactive model of one of gaming’s most iconic duos? Sign me up!). It’s also not because I find it too expensive ($130 for about 120 pieces is about par for the course). Once again, my hesitation stems from a lack of space, as this particular build is massive.

At 15.5 inches high, Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi is taller than both the LEGO Tallneck and the PAC-MAN Arcade. Its slim side profile means the team at LEGO was able to pour every last resource into making the dynamic duo feel as lifelike as possible — and oh, does it show in every promo material I’ve seen for this set. With the touch of a crank, you can move Mario and Yoshi just like their in-game sprites, down to the exact details. Yoshi swings his little arms and waddles his big feet. Mario bounces up and down, his cape fluttering in the wind. A separate mechanism on the back of the model even lets you extend Yoshi’s tongue (LEGO fruit not included, sadly).

It’s an awesome-looking build that’s at the top of my holiday wishlist. If you’re a fan of the classic SNES game and find the other Mario LEGO sets a bit juvenile in complexity, you should have this set on your radar as well.

MSRP: $129.99
Pieces: 1,215
Dimensions: 15.5 x 10.0 x 4.0 inches
Release date: October 1, 2024

5. The LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System

2020 was a bad, bad year. The pandemic was the obvious reason why, but 2020 is a year I’ll also forever associate with mass layoffs, social distancing, racial violence, and the plotting of a political coup. Not our finest hour (not that 2025 has been much better). The pandemic even stretched to the world of video games, prolonging development cycles and stunting the launch of the current generation of consoles.

And yet, there were bright spots. The LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System, released in August 2020, was undoubtedly one of them. Much like the 2023 PAC-MAN set, the LEGO NES was a massive build at 2,600+ pieces. Unlike the arcade machine, though, the NES was about 85% of the cost, offering the perfect blend of scale and affordability. It was a stellar build to boot, entailing the creation of four separate devices: the NES itself, an accompanying controller, a copy of Super Mario Bros., and a TV with — in my eyes, the main attraction — a scrollable version of level 1-1 from the game.

I still can’t believe how good it all works. The controller hooks up to the console (by way of some unorthodox LEGO tubing), the Mario Bros. cartridge can be snapped in and out of the console, and the 1-1 level is a work of sheer mechanical genius. There’s even a tiny diorama of the 1-2 “Underground” level tucked within the NES console itself. Several other LEGO consoles have been released since the NES, but this build, in my humble opinion, is the absolute best.

MSRP: $229.99
Pieces: 2,646
Dimensions: 10.0 x 10.0 x 7.0 inches (NES console); 8.0 x 9.0 x 6.0 inches (TV set)
Release date: August 1, 2020 (discontinued)

BONUS: The Supply Llama from Fortnite

Look, I know I gave Fortnite a bit of a backhanded compliment in the intro. While it’s true that I prefer a more intensive LEGO build, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy this breezy recreation of the classic Supply Llama from Epic’s juggernaut franchise.

An impulse purchase of mine back in 2024, the LEGO Supply Llama is a surprisingly fun set. At just under 700 pieces, it’s actually quite a longer build than the LEGO Game Boy; if memory serves, it took me about two hours to recreate everyone’s favorite loot pinata. There isn’t anything particularly clever in the build (aside from a hidden compartment to store a Slurp Juice, Grappler, and other goodies) — but that really isn’t the point. This isn’t an ode to the ’80s and ’90s; it’s a celebration of a character who has become one of modern gaming’s greatest mascots.

Whether you’ve played Fortnite for years or you dabble a bit here or there like me, the LEGO Supply Llama is an easy recommendation. It also makes for a terrific gift during the holiday season!

MSRP: $39.99
Pieces: 691
Dimensions: 9.5 x 3.0 x 6.5 inches
Release date: October 1, 2024

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